• 01/31/2025

Longest Greek papyrus in Judean Desert reveals Roman corruption trial before Bar Kokhba revolt

Jerusalem Post

 Forgery and fiscal fraud: a new papyrus from Israel reveals a spectacular criminal case from the Roman empire. (photo credit: Israel Antiquities Authority)
The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to evade Roman taxes.

https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839727